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Willis Alfred Franks 1924–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 May 1924

Birth Location: Alabama, USA

Death Date: 3 Oct 1970

Death Location: Hartselle, Morgan, Alabama, USA

Father: Frank Franks

Mother: Era Steed

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Children(s):

Willis Alfred Franks was born in 1924 in Alabama, USA, the child of Frank Cleveland Franks And Era Steed. In 1930, Willis Alfred Franks resided in Precinct 09, Precinct 9, Lawrence, Alabama, USA. In 1942, Willis Alfred Franks resided in Danville, Morgan, Alabama, USA. Willis Alfred Franks had children including Ronald Wayne Franks, Twins Franks. Willis Alfred Franks passed away in 1970 in Hartselle, Morgan, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • Willis Alfred Franks was born in 1924 in Alabama, USA, the child of Frank Cleveland Franks And Era Steed.
  • In 1930, Willis Alfred Franks resided in Precinct 09, Precinct 9, Lawrence, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1942, Willis Alfred Franks resided in Danville, Morgan, Alabama, USA.
  • Willis Alfred Franks had children including Ronald Wayne Franks, Twins Franks.
  • Willis Alfred Franks passed away in 1970 in Hartselle, Morgan, Alabama, USA.

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Willis Franks's Ancestors

Self
Willis Franks
1924–1970
Birth Place: Alabama, USA
Parents
Frank Cleveland Franks
1895–
Alabama
Era Steed
1900–1990
Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
Grandparents
Sam Steed
1869–1949
Texas
Frances Brewer
1875–1945
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
Newton Steed
1834–1901
Alpha Steed
1832–1896
Wiley Brewer
1850–1914
Amanda Martin
1850–1933
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jane Butler
1780–1849
George II
1815–1900

Willis Franks's Timeline

7 Records

1924
5 May 1924
Birth of Willis Alfred Franks in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 6
Willis Alfred Franks resided here in Precinct 09, Precinct 9, Lawrence, Alabama, USA
Precinct 09, Precinct 9, Lawrence, Alabama, USA
1942
1942
Age 18
Willis Alfred Franks resided here in Danville, Morgan, Alabama, USA
Danville, Morgan, Alabama, USA
1946
Nov 1946
Age 22
Willis Alfred Franks was married in Morgan, Alabama
Morgan, Alabama
1951
Before 1951
Age 27
Willis Alfred Franks resided here in Alabama
Alabama
1951
Dec 1951
Age 27
Willis Alfred Franks - Divorce in Colbert, Alabama
Colbert, Alabama
1970
3 Oct 1970
Age 46
Death of Willis Alfred Franks in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 May 1924
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Nov 1946
    Event Place: Morgan, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1969

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 09, Precinct 9, Lawrence, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 9, Lawrence, Alabama; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2339770

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Danville, Morgan, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 91

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Divorce
    Event Date: Dec 1951
    Event Place: Colbert, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Divorce Index, 1950-1959

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1970
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hartselle, Morgan, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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